posted 11/16/2009 8:33:15 PM Thank all of you that have served our country. I am the grandson of SGT. Herman J. Ernspiker. I know that he served with different units throughout W.W.II due to injuries sustained in battles. My grandpa spoke very little of the war. However, he never failed to pray for his HELLCAT brothers. I was able to take grandpa to the FORT KNOX Museum shortly before he had a stroke. He finally opened up to me with a few stories. Of course, not knowing what the future held a few short months from our visit to Fort Knox Grandpa fell ill, SGT. Herman J. Ernspiker was my hero. All the other soldiers from W.W. II, I admire greatly. THANK YOU !!!! Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Richie

MikeWoldenbergJunior MemberMember # 16

Posts: 918From: University at Buffalo (NY)Registered: 6/1/2004

posted 11/16/2009 8:56:41 PM Dear Richie, Your grandfather was in C Company, 17th Armored Infantry Battalion. You can learn something of what the 17th experienced from this website. First, go to BOOKS AND WRITTEN EXPERIENCES.Then find the JOURNAL OF OPERATIONS OF THE 17TH.There may be other books on that list that describe theexperiences of the 17th. Also read DEATH OF AN AMERICAN COMBAT COMMAND (see the column on the left).Also, consult on the left: ORAL HISTORY VIDEOS. Find men from 17C or from any company in the 17th.Lastly, you can contact the Unit Representative to the Hellcat News: Bill Funkefwilliam46@msn.com

He can put an announcement in the Hellcat News.

Mike Woldenberg, Legacy Member (2nd generation)

Thank All of youJunior MemberMember # 430

Posts: 8From: Crestwood, KYRegistered: 11/16/2009

posted 11/16/2009 9:02:00 PM Thanks, I have been on this site for about two hours. I am so excited. Thank you for the info. Are there two museums?

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posted 11/16/2009 9:55:15 PM Just one museum.

Thank All of youJunior MemberMember # 430

Posts: 8From: Crestwood, KYRegistered: 11/16/2009

posted 9/25/2015 11:07:37 AM Just want to let you all know how much I appreciate this site.

Through a lot of resources on this site and my grandpa's memoirs we were able to put together a small book to share with family and anyone interested in SGT. Herman J Ernspiker.